India at WHO SEARO: healthy ageing through primary care
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What happened
- MoS Anupriya Patel represented India at the 78th WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee in Colombo (13-15 October); the theme was “Healthy Ageing through strengthened primary health care” [PIB].
- She said India has 153 million citizens aged 60 and above [PIB].
Background
- India called for regional cooperation to integrate primary health care and long-term care [PIB].
Why it matters
- An ageing population needs geriatric care close to home, not only in tertiary hospitals.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-16): moS Anupriya Patel represented India at the 78th WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee in Colombo (13-15 October); the theme was "Healthy Ageing through strengthened primary health care".
- An ageing population needs geriatric care close to home, not only in tertiary hospitals.
Quotable data pointShe said India has 153 million citizens aged 60 and above.
PIB: MoHFW: 78th WHO SEARO Regional Committee, 16 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Mains: ageing.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Elderly (60+) population cited
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Venue
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Session number
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoHFW: 78th WHO SEARO Regional Committee, 16 Oct 2025
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